The Atlantic
Literary Fiction Still Struggling to Capture That 'Everything Is on Fire' Vibe
Waking up to a 'very unhealthy' air-quality index makes you wonder why climate fiction still can't capture that 'everything is sideways' feeling.
2026-07-25
The Atlantic
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